Why do sugar and salt dissolve in water but not in oil? Why is water considered a good solvent? Class 8
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Why do sugar and salt dissolve in water but not in oil? Why is water considered a good solvent? Class 8
Why do sugar and salt dissolve in water but not in oil? Why is water considered a good solvent? Class 8
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- Water is polar (has charged ends), so it attracts sugar and salt, which are also made of charged particles.
- Oil is non-polar, so it doesn't mix well with charged substances.
- Water is a good solvent because it can dissolve many substances due to its polarity.